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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MARCH 8, 2010

March 5, 2010 – 12:27 pm
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – MARCH 8, 2010 1. Call to Order, Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Troop 54 from Garrison Memorial ARP Church will be present to conduct the flag ceremony.  Mr. Danny Gamble is Scoutmaster and Mr. Mike Sikes is Assistant Scoutmaster. 2. Adjustment & Approval of March Agenda: Items will be added or removed only upon approval of the Mayor and City Council. 3. Special Presentation: Page_________ Sean Mark Grigg will be recognized for achieving the rank of Eagle Scout. 4. Approval of Minutes: Page _________ Regular meeting of February 8, 2010. 5. Kiser Trust Fund Committee: Page_________ A letter of invitation was mailed to the committee on February 26.  Mayor Hovis will recognize the committee and charge them with their duties. 6. Opportunity for Public Comment: This is an opportunity for members of the public to express items of interest to the Mayor and City Council.  This is not a time to ...

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City Council Minutes - February 8, 2010

February 22, 2010 – 11:39 am
February 8, 2010 The Bessemer City Council met in regular session on February 8, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members Present Mayor Bob Hovis; Council Members: Donnie Griffin, Becky Smith, Melanie Colvin, Joe Will, Kay McCathen and Dan Boling. City Manager Allan Farris and City Attorney David Smith were also present. Call to Order Mayor Hovis called the meeting to order. Council Member Joe Will opened the meeting with prayer and Mayor Hovis led in the Pledge of Allegiance. Adjustment & Approval of February Agenda The February agenda was unanimously approved by motion of Kay McCathen and second of Melanie Colvin with the addition of a Proclamation honoring the 100th anniversary of the Boy Scouts of America and a request for approval of overnight travel by the City Planner. Special Presentations The following Proclamations were read aloud by Mayor Hovis: A) Black History Month Proclamation – ...

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Draft Pedestrian Plan

February 19, 2010 – 11:26 am
Bessemer City has completed the draft Pedestrian Plan We would like your input at the public hearing to be held on March 8, 2009 at 7:00pm in the City Hall Council Chambers. To view the Pedestrian Plan draft click here.

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – FEBRUARY 8, 2010

February 4, 2010 – 1:39 pm
CITY COUNCIL AGENDA – FEBRUARY 8, 2010 1.    Call to Order, Prayer, Pledge of Allegiance 2.    Adjustment & Approval of February Agenda: Items will be added or removed only upon the approval of the Mayor and City Council. 3.    Special Presentations: A)  Black History Month – Page___________ A Proclamation by the Mayor and City Council urging all citizens to pay tribute to the noble struggle of African Americans and encourage appropriate programs and activities that honor the significant contributions African Americans have made to the City of Bessemer City, the State of North Carolina and to the nation. B)  Valentine’s Day and Random Acts of Kindness – Page ____________ A Proclamation by the Mayor and City Council urging all citizens to celebrate Valentine’s Day by demonstrating random acts of kindness and encouraging kindness throughout the world. C)  Proclamation & Plaque of Appreciation to Eagle Scout, Hayden Bridges. 4.    Approval of ...

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City Council Minutes - January 11, 2010

January 11, 2010 – 1:14 pm
January 11, 2010 The Bessemer City Council met in regular session on January 11, 2010 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members Present Mayor Bob Hovis; Council Members:  Dan Boling, Kay McCathen, Joe Will, Melanie Colvin, Becky Smith and Donnie Griffin.  City Manager Allan Farris and City Attorney David Smith were also present. Call to Order Mayor Hovis called the meeting to order and led in the opening prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Adjustment & Approval of Agenda Upon motion by Becky Smith and second by Dan Boling, the January agenda was approved with the "Council Rules of Procedures" being continued to the February meeting. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the December 14, 2009 meeting were unanimously approved by motion of Becky Smith and second by Kay McCathen. Request to Speak/Opportunity for Public Comment A)  Mr. Ted Saunders, Bessemer City High School Principal, 2514 Cherokee Court, Gastonia, addressed Council to request the waiver of ...

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City Council Minutes - December 14, 2009

December 14, 2009 – 1:10 pm
December 14, 2009 The Bessemer City Council met in regular session on December 14, 2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members Present Mayor Bob Hovis; Council Members:  Wayne Massagee, Kay McCathen, Marilyn Best, Melanie Colvin, Becky Smith and Jim Long.  City Manager Allan Farris and City Attorney David Smith were also present. Call to Order Mayor Hovis called the meeting to order and led in the opening prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance. Approval of Minutes The minutes of the November 9, 2009 meeting were unanimously approved by motion of Jim Long and second of Marilyn Best. Presentation of Audit Report Mike, Shipman, CPA with Collis & Associates, presented the Audit Report for the year ending June 30, 2009.  Mr. Shipman first expressed appreciation to staff for their assistance stating that it "is truly a pleasure to work with such a cooperative, pleasant and qualified staff".  He then thanked Council for the opportunity ...

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City Council Minutes - November 9, 2009

November 9, 2009 – 1:05 pm
November 9, 2009 The City Council met in regular session on November 9,   2009 at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Members Present Mayor Bob Hovis; Council Members:  Wayne Massagee, Kay McCathen, Marilyn Best, Melanie Colvin, Becky Smith and Jim Long.  City Manager Allan Farris and City Attorney David Smith were also present. Call to Order, Prayer and Pledge of Allegiance Mayor Hovis called the meeting to order.  Jim Long opened the meeting with prayer, followed by the Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Hovis. Adjustment & Approval of November Agenda Upon motion by Marilyn Best and second by Becky Smith, the November Agenda was unanimously approved. Approval of Minutes By motion of Kay McCathen and second by Melanie Colvin, the minutes of the October 12, 2009 meeting were unanimously approved. Budget Amendment (Water/Sewer Fund) October 2009 bids for water projects came in better than expected.  Bids approved at the October 12, 2009 meeting for the Water ...

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Special City Council Meeting – Small Area Plan

October 21, 2009 – 11:39 am
The City Council met in Special Session on August 10, 2009 at 6:00 PM in the Council Chambers of City Hall. Proper notice was given. Members PresentMayor Bob Hovis; Council Members:  Wayne Massagee, Becky Smith, Melanie Colvin, Marilyn Best, Kay McCathen and Wayne Massagee.  City Manager Allan Farris was also present. Call to Order and Purpose of the meeting Mayor Hovis called the meeting to order and advised the purpose of the meeting was a review of the “Small Area Plan” by Deb Ryan of Ryan-Harris Consultants. The “Small Area Plan” is a part of the Community Planning Project. Presentation of Small Area Plan Ms. Deb Ryan presented the Downtown Small Area Plan (SAPD) and the Edgewood Road Gateway Plan (GP) to the Mayor and City Council.  The recommendations contained in the SAPD are based upon the Strategic Vision Plan, Marketing Study and Land Use Plan developed by the city and adopted by ...

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